Spotlight on Brother Chimp Brewing 1059 W. Orchard Road North Aurora, IL BrotherChimpBrewing.com History in short: Steve Newman is not your typical brewery owner. Although he is a life long beer lover, he didn’t make his first batch of home brew until he retired from the corporate world in 2015. After being introduced to the ...

By Ray Stout Executive director of the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild In towns big and small, from Chicago’s 77 neighborhoods to rural Main Streets, Illinois craft breweries are more than just places to enjoy a pint. They are economic engines, cultural hubs and proud representations of our state’s creativity. As Executive Director of the Illinois ...

Old Irving Brewing’s burger of the week We asked craft beer enthusiasts and industry veterans for the best meal they’ve had at an Illinois brewery recently Hands down, Old Irving Brewing. Everything on the menu is fantastic, from their award-winning wings and burgers to their cheese curds, which stand out as some of the best I’ve ...

Suncatcher Brewing 2849 W. Chicago Ave. Chicago, IL SuncatcherBrewing.com Sunday-Monday: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday 11a.m.-9 p.m. Friday-Saturday 11 a.m.-11 p.m. History in short: The brainstorming for Suncatcher actually began as part of pre-Covid conversations, when Matt Gallagher, co-owner of Half Acre Brewery, had a lot of time on his hands and would just wander his ...

Tom Beckmann Goldfinger Brewing Company Downers Grove, IL GoldfingerBrewing.com The last really good beer I drank was… The American Zoigl brewed by Schilling Beer Co. out of New Hampshire. It is part of a collaborative project we started a few years ago, where breweries around the country share the same base recipe for a lager ...

Will County Craft Beer and Bourbon Fest May 31 Tickets for the fourth annual Will County Beer & Bourbon Fest, proudly presented by Blue Ribbon Products, are selling quickly. This highly anticipated event takes place on Saturday, May 31, from 12-5 p.m. with VIP entry starting at 11 a.m. The fest, which is expected to ...

Great craft beer is everywhere in Illinois, but here are a few dishes we’ve encountered that are sure to get your stomach growling as well By Trent Modglin Hot honey chicken sliders at Open Outcry Brewing Company Not gonna lie, we’re a sucker for a hot honey chicken sandwich whenever we can get our hands ...

Spotlight on Engrained Brewing Company: With an emphasis on utilizing local produce and livestock, as well as reducing our environmental footprint, this Springfield brewery boasts an “upscale casual” space, farm-to-table menu and wide-ranging beer selection By Trent Modglin 1120 West Lincolnshire Blvd. Springfield, IL EngrainedBrewery.com 4-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday 11 a.m.-8 p.m. ...

BBGB Brewery and Hardware Gastropub patio BBGB Brewery’s Bob Salzman on the gorgeous patio to enjoy his beers at Hardware Gastropub, the helles lager from Weihenstephaner and Art History’s stylistically perfect cask ales BBGB Brewery and Hop Farm Hardware Gastropub 2000 W. Orchard Road North Aurora, IL 60542 The last really good beer I drank ...

Illinois Craft Beer Week runs May 9-16: Busy times for enjoying good brews with Beer Under Glass, the Summer Passport program, Pint Day and more By Ray Stout Executive director of the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild The Illinois Craft Brewers Guild is excited to announce the return of Illinois Craft Beer Week May 9-16, 2025. ...